Senior Project Engineer
- Location: Lancashire, England
- Salary: Competitive (with excellent benefits)
- Category
- Sector: Power, Nuclear and Utilities
- Contract type Permanent
- Consultant: Awais Ishaq
Senior Project Engineer – Nuclear Power
Location: Heysham 2 Power Station, Morecambe
Salary: Competitive (with excellent benefits)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in highly regulated environments and want to play a key role in delivering critical nuclear projects?
This is your chance to join a leading engineering team supporting the UK’s nuclear power fleet. Working on-site at Heysham 2 Power Station, you’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing team, driving engineering excellence in one of the most vital industries.
Why Join?
This company puts its people first, offering outstanding career growth opportunities and a strong benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Free single medical cover + digital GP service
- Enhanced parental leave pay & family-friendly policies
- Reimbursement for professional memberships & training
- Matched-funding for charitable donations & paid volunteering time
Your Role
As a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll manage engineering documentation, contractor selection, feasibility studies, and compliance. You’ll work on a variety of technical and construction projects at Heysham 2, a power station that has generated enough zero-carbon electricity to power Lancashire for 144 years!
Key Responsibilities:
- Producing and maintaining engineering documentation, quality plans, and technical specifications
- Managing technical queries and ensuring compliance with safety & regulatory standards
- Supporting contractor selection and contract placement
- Conducting technical appraisals, feasibility studies, and site surveys
- Leading technical reviews of contractor documents and drawings
- Preparing engineering changes and commissioning documents
What We’re Looking For:
- Chartered Engineer or HND qualification
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification
- Experience managing construction projects under CDM
- Strong technical, organisational, and communication skills
- Power station/nuclear industry experience (preferred but not essential)
The Company Culture
This is more than just a job—it’s a place where people support, challenge, and inspire each other. The company champions inclusion and diversity, ensuring every employee feels valued. Whether you’re looking for professional development, work-life balance, or a meaningful role in a growing industry, you’ll find it here.
APPLY NOW – Be part of something bigger and power the future of energy!